Marion County, Iowa has many city
parks where you can relax, play, have a picnic, enjoy nature, or have a get
together with family and friends. We welcome you to visit our city parks and
enjoy a little of our Iowa hospitality!

Knoxville Skate and BMX Park
West Madison Street across from Knoxville High SchoolState of the art ramps for bikes, skates, and boards. Covered shelter,
picnic tables, and spectator seating. Largest skate park in Iowa.

City Square Park
Located in the center of the downtown business district.Park benches under shade trees. Veterans Memorial Monument and the
Pleasantville Fire and Curfew Bell. Annual plantings by the Pleasantville Garden
Club.

Shadle Park
Located West on Jones Street.A log cabin shelter with a fireplace, picnic tables, and running water
available for rent. An additional covered shelter, playground equipment
overlooking the park pond. Lighted basketball and tennis courts, and restroom
facilities.

Gladys Black Memorial
Garden
Located in the Cora Shadle Park.A garden dedicated to nature in general and birds in particular as a
reminder of the contributions and accomplishments of Gladys Black. Includes bird
houses and feeders, a nature trail, a butterfly garden, and an aquatic garden.